Mastering the Narrow Hemmer, Part Two

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Common left-handed feeding problems

If necessary, remove stitches to the last correct section and start again.

Gap between the fabric and the toe: The hem won't form, or the raw edge will not be folded under.		Fabric slipping under the toe: The hem won't form, or the raw edge will not be folded under.
Not enough fabric being fed for the hem: The raw edge will not be folded under.		Too much fabric being fed into the curl: The hem will be too thick, and excess fabric will protrude from the hem.

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Mastering the Narrow Hemmer, Part One
The basics

Mastering the Narrow Hemmer, Part Three
Basic and advanced techniques
 
Carol Laflin Ahles writes and sews in Houston, Texas. She is the author of Fine Machine Sewing.

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Mastering the Narrow Hemmer, Part Three

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SimpleGirl writes: To finish a handkerchief - I run the stitches off the corner (sewing off the fabric) - keeping a tail on the thread. Then I pull the tail thru the hemmer drawing the fabric thru with it. This method helps to guide the material folded thru the hemmer. It takes some practice - but it works. If you're not comfortable, you can roll the edge by hand and draw thru the hemmer.
Posted: 4:22 pm on January 11th

Merlene writes: I've never managed my narrow hemmer its been in the sewing box since I bought it I will certainly try you method thanks for that I will let you know how I get on.
Posted: 9:02 am on December 5th

JanRN75 writes: How do you deal with corners, as in napkins and handkerchiefs?
Posted: 12:18 am on September 7th

aneitafash writes: I'm in search of Vogue Elements 9614. Can anyone help?
Posted: 10:31 pm on July 26th

ipodgrannie writes: I desperately needed to learn this and found that when I went to my Bernina site, they gave wonderful instructions in a video, I am sure its the same for all machines and I sucessfully mastered it on my first try. Gorgeous and I am now doing another skirt with this. My project is doll clothes with a ruffly skirt. I used my ruffler sucessfully too. Sure glad I bought these parts long time ago as they are very expensive now.
Posted: 10:40 pm on June 20th

Christine100 writes: I've mastered the straight cut fabrics for the narrow hem. The bias cut narrow hems I'm having troubles with. Any Ideas how to make that job easier? Thanks bunches, Christine
Posted: 5:48 pm on April 19th

Betty712 writes: Thanks for this info. I have tried to narrow hem before and gave up. How can I save this to a sewing folder I have?
Posted: 1:18 pm on April 7th

Paws2 writes: I have Carol Laflin Ahles' book and it is invaluable!!!!! Thanks for taking the time to write it!
Posted: 6:51 pm on December 1st

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